NEWS AND STATEMENTS

Grants supplement global mission personnel needs

November 25, 2020

Nationals in Mission (NIM) grants totaling $605,362 were approved on November 12, 2020, by Global Ministries’ board of directors. The funds will cover salary supplements for 182 mission-related positions in 60 countries.

Application opens for Global Mission Fellows, international track

November 19, 2020

The application for the 2021-23 cohort of young adults serving in social justice ministries internationally opens Monday, Nov. 23.

For UMCOR, 2020 is one long emergency

November 15, 2020

In a year when one disaster seemed to follow another, the United Methodist Committee on Relief’s longtime investment into the training and support of church members who respond — both in the U.S. and globally — is paying off.

Global Health initiative exceeds goal of reaching 1 million children

November 13, 2020

Abundant Health, The United Methodist Church’s global health initiative, has achieved and exceeded its 2020 goal by reaching 1,075,732 million children with lifesaving interventions.

Bishop Yambasu agriculture initiative announced by Global Ministries

November 12, 2020

An agriculture initiative for Africa launched by Global Ministries two years ago has been renamed in memory of the late Bishop John K. Yambasu of Sierra Leone.

Global Ministries leader explores “Mission for Such a Time as This”

November 12, 2020

During a time of pandemic as well as organizational uncertainty for the denomination, General Secretary Roland Fernandes and staff share an update on innovative ministries in mission.

General Secretary to be installed at board meeting

November 10, 2020

Roland Fernandes will be formally installed as General Secretary of Global Ministries on Thursday, Nov. 12 during the livestreamed opening worship service of the board of directors annual Fall meeting.

UMCOR to Consolidate Relief Supply Network Operations

November 2, 2020

In order to further maximize good stewardship of resources, it was announced at the Board of Directors meeting of the United Methodist Committee on Relief on October 28 ...

“Does anybody outside this region care?” UMCOR does.

November 1, 2020

In Louisiana, communities hit by both Hurricanes Laura and Delta face a long recovery but are humbled by the outpouring of support from United Methodists across the country.

Application opens for Global Mission Fellows, US-2 track

October 12, 2020

The Global Mission Fellows program of the UMC places young adults, ages 20–30, in social justice ministries for two years of service. The program offers the opportunity for service in the US and around the world.